What is Genital Herpes? *<Tab/>Genital herpes is a common condition that is easily spread through sexual contact. *<Tab/>Genital herpes is difficult to treat and can cause serious problems for women. *<Tab/>Genital herpes can be prevented by using condoms during sex. What causes herpes? Genital herpes is a common sexually transmissible disease (STD). It is caused by infection with one of …showed first 75 words of 807 total…

…showed last 75 words of 807 total…HSV but, depending on their location, may not always prevent contact with sores. People with herpes will need to discuss their situation with sexual partners so that shared decisions about sex and condom use can be made. Since sores in the vagina, cervix, urethra or anus may sometimes go undetected, people with HSV infection should always use condoms with uninfected partners. Sexually active women are advised to have Pap smears for HSV at least annually.